MAN CHARGED IN THEFT OF CAB

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

A man suspected of taking a Checker Cab at knifepoint Monday and leading police on a chase was arrested after crashing the cab into a building.

Michael McNeal, 44, of 901 W. Argyle St., was charged with armed robbery, driving with a suspended license, failing to obey the police, damage to city property and driving without insurance, said Lt. Joseph Bauer.

McNeal, who had been a passenger in the cab, instructed the driver, Signh Sokhi, 36, to take him to the 7600 block of North Bosworth Avenue.

After arriving at that location at about 4 p.m., McNeal allegedly pulled a knife and told Sokhi to give him his money and wallet and to get out of the cab, Bauer said.

Sokhi alerted a passing police car, and a chase ensued along West Devon Avenue. The chase ended when the cab crashed into a building in the 2100 block of West Devon, Bauer said.

McNeal was treated for minor injuries at Edgewater Hospital and released. A police officer also was treated for minor injuries suffered during a scuffle.